Made with Xara bognor-regis.org © A White 2011 Bognor Regis is a small seaside town on the south coast of England in the county of West Sussex. It is situated approximately 70 miles south west of London. The town can trace its roots back to when it was a small fishing village. The town still has its fishermen, operating small inshore boats from the town's beaches, keeping alive the town's traditional link with the sea. Bognor is a very pleasant coastal town with many sites of historical interest nearby. The development of modern Bognor was begun in the 1780s by Sir Richard Hotham.  Did you know that on average Bognor Regis has more sunshine than any other town in Britain, making it the country's sunshine capital, so why not soak up the sun on Bognor beach? Take a walk along the promenade that stretches from Aldwick to the west through to Felpham to the east of the town. Bognor Regis is a traditional seaside town with many rides and amusements for the children. The seafront bars help give the town a continental flavour, or you could visit one of the many traditional pubs like the Unicorn, The Lamb in Steyne Street or perhaps The Fox in Felpham one of Bognor's' more historic buildings. When visiting Bognor Regis be sure to visit one of the town's parks and gardens. Bognor is after all a South East in Bloom competition winner. If you get tired of lazing on the beach and gardens aren't your thing, you can always fit in some shopping. From department stores, arcades to souvenir kiosks there is something for everyone. There is also a regular open air market in the town square opposite the theatre  In the evening Bognor Regis has several nightclubs, live music and other entertainment at most of the town's pubs. Or you could watch a show at the Alexandra Theatre; the theatre puts on a wide variety of shows all through the year or catch the latest movie at the Picturedrome cinema. For many people one of the pleasures of a trip to the seaside is still to enjoy a late night stroll along the prom with a bag of chips.  As well as the very amiable climate Bognor has consistently won awards for its clean and unpolluted sea and beaches. Throughout the summer Bognor is host to the many popular annual events such as the ROX music festival, Hotham Park Country Fair and the Bognor Carnival. Butlins is a popular holiday destination for people from all over the country and helps make Bognor the popular resort it is today. If the sun gets too much for you or the kids, or you just want a change from the beach, why not take a stroll around Hotham Park. Not only is there plenty of room to stretch out and relax, you can take advantage of the shade offered by the many trees. Make use of the tennis courts and putting green, there's even a crazy golf course, boating lake and miniature train, as well a snack bar providing light refreshments and a children's play area. If you are interested in history and want to know more about Bognor's past, an excellent place to visit is the town's museum. Click this link for a list of places on the map.